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Left side has been the strong side for Saints lineman Andrus Peat
By Joel Erickson -- Advocate
The man the New Orleans Saints drafted to eventually take over at right tackle has lined up just about everywhere so far — everywhere except center.
Every time Andrus Peat seems to get settled somewhere, an injury hits the offensive line and forces the Saints to shuffle the big second-year lineman somewhere else.
With Peat currently occupying the left tackle spot normally reserved for the injured Terron Armstead, the shuffling likely isn't about to stop any time soon. The Saints believe they have found the key to making the moves a little easier.
"I think the one thing we've recognized is he's much more comfortable on the left side than he is on the right side at this time," offensive line coach Dan Roushar said. "He's played both guard and tackle for us, and the one thing you notice is when he's been able to play in one spot for a period of time, like all guys, you see confidence."
For some offensive linemen, learning to play the other side of the line is a little bit like a catcher trying to make the move to second base: It's possible, but it's far from easy.
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Left side has been the strong side for Saints lineman Andrus Peat
By Joel Erickson -- Advocate
The man the New Orleans Saints drafted to eventually take over at right tackle has lined up just about everywhere so far — everywhere except center.
Every time Andrus Peat seems to get settled somewhere, an injury hits the offensive line and forces the Saints to shuffle the big second-year lineman somewhere else.
With Peat currently occupying the left tackle spot normally reserved for the injured Terron Armstead, the shuffling likely isn't about to stop any time soon. The Saints believe they have found the key to making the moves a little easier.
"I think the one thing we've recognized is he's much more comfortable on the left side than he is on the right side at this time," offensive line coach Dan Roushar said. "He's played both guard and tackle for us, and the one thing you notice is when he's been able to play in one spot for a period of time, like all guys, you see confidence."
For some offensive linemen, learning to play the other side of the line is a little bit like a catcher trying to make the move to second base: It's possible, but it's far from easy.
MORE -- Advocate